Angela Hoyt tributes flood in as Martin Collett search goes on

Angela Hoyt’s former in-laws have paid a touching tribute to their former daughter-in-law, while family members have described the murdered aid worker’s relationship with Martin Collett – who is missing – as ‘turbulent’.

Ms Hoyt married Jonathan James from Cardiff soon after arriving in the UK in 1999, and his parents William and Rosemary paid a touching tribute after learning of her death.

Concerned: Angela Hoyt had reported being harassed just days before she died (PA)

‘I just canât believe that Angela is no longer with us but I will always have wonderful memories of her,’ former mother-in-law Mrs James said.

‘She was a lovely bright girl, a real lively person, something like this should never have happened to and we are devastated.’

The family learned of Ms Hoyt’s death when they were phoned by her twin sister Ami Wantanabe, who lives in their native Canada.

She said Ms Hoyt’s relationship with Mr Collett was troubled at times, although she said she never saw him hit her.

Police have also since revealed Ms Hoyt made a complaint about harassment shortly before she died, although there are no specific details about the complaint.

The Independent Police Complaints Commission are said to be looking into the matter after Hertfordshire police discovered her body on Tuesday when worried family members raised the alarm.

Hertfordshire police continue to scour the countryside for Mr Collett – who is wanted for questioning.

On Friday evening police launched a manhunt for the 35-year-old, with 30 officers, dog handlers and a helicopter searching woodland area close to the home of Ms Hoyt.